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An Indigenous Economic Model
Roxanne Dunbar-Ortíz
The existing economic system in most countries is a kind of state capitalism. It produces enormous inequalities. Its extraction practices are environmentally destructive. Perhaps indigenous models provide a viable alternative. Chief Seattle was a Susquamish chief in what is now Washington State. He reportedly made these observations in an 1854 letter to U.S. President Pierce: […]
Conspiracy & Class Power
Michael Parenti
Class and power are closely correlated, That societies have a ruling class is derided as passe Marxist rhetoric. But to deny its existence is folly. Class can be measured by one’s income and savings, and ownership of stocks, bonds and property. Power is more difficult to calibrate. It is the capacity of a ruling class […]
The Radical Democratic Tradition
Cornel West
Throughout history there have been individuals who have challenged conventional wisdom and have stretched societal limits. Collectively they constitute the radical democratic tradition. A sterling example of this lineage is Rosa Parks. Segregation was entrenched throughout the South. Montgomery, Alabama was one of its bastions. But on December 1st 1955, this 43-year old activist transformed […]
Climate Change & the Media
Robert Hackett
Climate change poses a long-term threat to humanity and the Earth. Sixty percent of people get their news from TV. How are the networks reporting on the crisis? This is from a study from Media Matters, a non-profit media watchdog organization: “In 2016, evening newscasts and Sunday shows on ABC, CBS, NBC, and Fox, collectively […]
Palestine: 50 Years of Occupation
Max Blumenthal
Fifty Years have passed since Israel’s victory in the Six-Day War resulting in the longest military occupation in modern times. And on the ground there has been a radical shift in demographics because of the settlements. What began as a few scattered outposts has now mushroomed into vast sub-divisions and cities with Jewish only road […]
Free Women! Free Men!
Camille Paglia
The feminist movement, in its various forms, posed a genuine challenge to patriarchy, male domination. Privilege among most men was seen as a right, the way things were. Within the feminist movement, there were different currents and tendencies. Its accomplishments were myriad but there is still much work to be done. Misogyny, hostility, sexual commodification, […]
Saudi Arabia: History & Politics
Madawi Al-Rasheed
Saudi Arabia is a quixotic ally of the U.S., to say the least. Fifteen of the nineteen 9/11 hijackers were from the desert kingdom. In the wake of the attack, the U.S. flew Saudi elites out of the country and then preceded to invade Afghanistan, though no Afghans were involved in 9/11. You figure it […]
The Holocaust & Israel
Emil Fackenheim
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Interview with Chandra Muzaffar
Chandra Muzaffar
The Mandaeans of Iraq
Kurt Rudolph
This program is about the Mandeans of Iraq. They are an ancient community that follows Mandaeism, a Gnostic religion. They speak a Semitic language related to Aramaic. Though small in numbers, their belief system influenced other religions that followed. They say they are descendants of John the Baptist. Professor Rudolph says, “They believe it, but […]
The Armenian Genocide
Vahakn Dadrian
Poetry of Amiri Baraka
Amiri Baraka

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